Kobus Neethling
About Kobus Neethling
Kobus Neethling is a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead with a strong passion for developing impactful products. He has extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership, currently leading the engineering team at RapidDeploy.
Work at RapidDeploy
Kobus Neethling serves as a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead at RapidDeploy, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the engineering team responsible for developing the Eclipse Analytics product. His responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects of the project and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful software solutions. Neethling's leadership contributes to the overall success of the company by enhancing product functionality and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Kobus Neethling earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Pretoria, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He achieved First Class honors during his studies. Prior to this, he completed his Matric at High School Bergsig, focusing on subjects such as English, Accountancy, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Afrikaans, and Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical and management skills in software engineering.
Professional Background
Kobus Neethling has a diverse professional background in software engineering and technology. He began his career as a Commis Waiter at Tylney Hall Hotel in 2005 before transitioning to the technology sector. He worked as a Software Engineer at Saab Grintek Technologies from 2009 to 2011 and later held positions at Parsec as a Design Engineer and Capitec Bank as an Analyst Developer and Architect - Innovation. Since 2017, he has been the Technical Director at IOFlux.
Career Progression
Kobus Neethling's career progression reflects his growth in the software engineering field. After completing his studies, he worked at Saab Grintek Technologies for two years before moving to Parsec. He then spent four years at Capitec Bank, where he developed his skills as an Analyst Developer and later as an Architect - Innovation. His current roles at IOFlux and RapidDeploy demonstrate his advancement to leadership positions within the industry.